West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22

indeed. The Twelve" feel that they !
have the people behind them AMI
that the more the truth comes out
the greater will be the endorsements
given them. The Camden men on
the other hand realize that they can
not possibly succeed except by KEEP
ing up a policy of hypocrisy and de-
ception. Although they try to make
a bold appearance they well know
their constituents will repudiate
them as soon as the rank and fle
come to understand the situation. 1t
may be safely assumed that the
fight stands exactly as it did at the
adjournment. Camden has been to
New York and has doubtless con-
suited his business partners in the
Standard Oil and other gigan
tic enterprises which desire to keep
him as their representative IN
the Senate. At all events, it is very
apparent to me land / think | am
on the inside sufficiently to speak
intelligeptly) that no stone will be
left unturned to bring about his re-
election. Every man who is APP
proachable will be tempted to the
utmost. There is decided feeling
here that in this desperate crisis
committee Of courageous men ought
to be appointed to be. ready to In
vestigate and expose any bribery
that occurs. The republicans have
really some first class men in this
Legislature. / name for example
Judge Hoke and Raymond of the
House and there are several IN the
Senate equally as good. AS it
would be Il confession Of guilt Tor
Camden's men to oppose the appoint
ment of such committee, they would
be afraid to do so and it would be
an effectual preventative of bribery.
1 am sorry to say it, but it is gener-
ally understood here that much cor
ruption is apprehended. There is
some talk about adjourning soon
after passing the appropriation bill
and before the second Tuesday but
as yet every body is at sea. Col.
Chew is by common consent regard
ed the safest and most leyel-headed
man in either body, and his inhu
ence when he takes a stand, carries
more votes than any other man can
command. Chew's strength lies in
the fact that he consults freely and
is always open to advice and reason;
besides this, every body recognizes
that he is perfectly square, straight
forward and truthful. Although
his opposition to Camden is unswerv-
inc. because he is convinced that 1t
is unsafe to have such Il man in the
Senate, yettthere is nothing vindic
! tive in his opposition. and he is very
popular with the more respectable
/ of Camden's followers. / have not
as vet. found the time to see
Mr.. Beckwith. The most knowing
ones here, even in Camden's circles,
in their confidential moments, admit
that the bone and sinew of the party
areunalterably opposed TO Camden's
election, and that he has no
strength whatsoever outside of three
classes: (I) His partners in money
making enterprises. (2) Men who
arc on the make and expect favors,
including politicians who want his
influence to be nominated in 1888,
and (3) A number of quite respect
able men who mean to do right but
who have been deceived by the per-
sistent Misrepresentation Of the
Ring politicians. 1t is too early for
me to venture to go further than 20
say that unless bribery or some
equally corrupt influence is exerted
Mr.. Camden Cannot be elected 10y
this Legislature. AS far as is
known, the Republicans stand as
they did at the adjournment
Both Houses met at II o'clock;
The same organization was of course
continued and the only ceremony
was the formal calling OF each body
to order by its presiding "icer, and
all the old clerks entered upon their
duties at the point they left of. The
Governors Message was read and
at $40 both Houses adjourned until
10 q. IN. tomorrow morning.
Hamilton of the House "a Cam
den man, offered the resolution Civ.
en- below. | shorten it by leaving
out unnecessary words. Syden
stricken objected to its immediate
consideration and, under the rule,
it lies over one day.
I Whereas, Camden's term expired
4th March last and caused vacan-
cy, which Lucas was appointed to
fill until the next meeting of the
Legislature, as prescribed in the u.
S. Constitution and whereas the
Act of Congress provides 'that when
ever, on the meeting Of n Legislature,
ayacancy exists the Legislature shall
proceed, on the I'd Tuesday after
meeting and organization. to fill
such vacancy" Resolved, That the
| Senate and House will. on May Sd.